Genus Ceropegia
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Native to Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Australasia, the genus Ceropegia, a member of the Apocynaceae family, is a large group comprising 527 taxa. Members of this group are primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical, subtropical, and desert or dry shrubland environments. It is predominantly composed of herbaceous perennials.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 527 taxa (464 base species, 63 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Africa (360), Tropical Asia (143), Temperate Asia (43)
- Primary Climates: Seasonally Dry Tropical (289), Subtropical (124), Desert Or Dry Shrubland (91)
- Dominant Forms: Herbaceous Perennials (314), Succulents (43), Shrubs (41)
527 taxa found